war he again took up the practice of law and continued it
until his death, which took place several years ago. He represented
his county in the Senate of the State for one term.

Soon after the close of the war he married Miss Mary Farley, sister
of General Hugh L. Farley, formerly Adjutant and Inspector General of
South Carolina, and of Captain William Farley, one of the riders of
General Stuart, and a famous character in John Estin Cook's historical
romances.

Colonel Todd was a good officer, gallant soldier, and loyal and kind
to his men. He was a man of brilliant attainments and one of the most
gifted and fluent speakers in the brigade.

The writer regrets his inability to get a more enlarged sketch of this
dashing officer, talented lawyer, and perfect gentleman.

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CAPTAIN JOHN K. NANCE.

Captain John K. Nance was one of the most jovial, fun-loving,
light-hearted souls in the Third Regiment. He was all sunshine, and
this genial, buoyant disposition seemed to be always caught up and
reflected by all who came about him. He was truly a "lover of his
fellow-men," and was never so happy as when surrounded by jolly
companions and spirits like his own. He was a great lover of out-door
sports, and no game or camp amusement was ever complete without this
rollicksome, good-natured knight of the playground.

He was born in Laurens County, in 1839. Graduated from Due West
College and soon afterwards joined the "Quitman Rifles," Company E, of
the Third Regiment, then being organized by his kinsman, Colonel James
D. Nance. He was first Orderly Sergeant of the company, but was soon
elected Lieutenant. At the reorganization of his company, in 1862, he
was elected First Lieutenant, and on James D. Nance being made Colonel
of the Third, he was promoted to Captain. Many times during the
service he was called upon to command the regiment, and in the latter
part of 1864 or the first of 1865 he was promoted to Major.

Captain John K. Nance was one of the best officers upon the
drillground in the regiment, and had few equals as such in the
brigade. He was a splendid disciplinarian and tactician, and could
boast of one of the finest companies in the service. His company, as
well as himself, was all that could be desired upon the battlefield.

In 1864 he married Miss Dolly, daughter of Dr. Thomas B. Rutherford,
and sister of the lamented Colonel W.D. Rutherford. After the war he
was eng